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Giant Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla maxima)

Giant Laughingthrush

Ianthocincla maxima

Least Concern

Overview

The giant laughingthrush, Ianthocincla maxima, is a bird species in the family Leiothrichidae. It is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Identification

  • Sweet, melodious and bold sound.
  • Females lay 1 to 3 blue-coloured eggs.

Habitat

Found in central China and far northern India and Myanmar. Its natural habitat consists of temperate forests.

Did you know?

At one time placed in the genus Garrulax, the species was moved to the resurrected genus Ianthocincla following a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic study published in 2018.

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